Washington’s Best Freshman Lineup (2028) Defense

A few months back Al Pops put together his Washington 2028 Top Prospect Watch List. Per usual it was extremely well done and a good intro for the incoming freshman.        Here we breakdown the top offensive and defensive lineups for the 28' class. With the athletes still so young there will be numerous changes and updates as things play out. Have a look at the top lineups as of right now.       **Individuals will only be listed on one side of the ball           DL [player_tooltip player_id='985362' first='Aedyn' last='Havili'] 6-2 275 Eastside Catholic OFFERS: Washington, Washington St, Idaho    DL [player_tooltip player_id='985358' first='Cale' last='LaFountaine'] 6-4 260 Orting    DL [player_tooltip player_id='1339354' first='Jonah' last='Kapesi'] 6-2 250 Rainier Beach   DL [player_tooltip player_id='984860' first='Colton' last='Terry'] 6-2 190 Tumwater    LB [player_tooltip player_id='1339295' first='Chance' last='Hatchett'] 5-11 210 Ferndale   LB [player_tooltip player_id='569908' first='Christopher' last='Ah-Loe'] 6-2 210    LB [player_tooltip player_id='990071' first='Lincoln' last='Brien'] 6-2 180 Lake Stevens   LB [player_tooltip player_id='1335521' first='RJ' last='Ward'] 6-0 175 Bellevue    LB [player_tooltip player_id='999744' first='Wonderful' last='Glenn'] 6-1 180 Timberline    LB [player_tooltip player_id='685329' first='Deondriel' last='Paine'] 6-0 180 Roosevelt    DB [player_tooltip player_id='1012408' first='Kaden' last='Johnson'] 6-0 165 Bellevue    DB [player_tooltip player_id='984781' first='Markel' last='Newell'] 5-11 185 Puyallup    DB [player_tooltip player_id='1339204' first='Brayden' last='Seiber'] 6-0 165 Kennedy Catholic    DB [player_tooltip player_id='1338121' first='Townsyn' last='Walsh'] 6-0 175 North Kitsap          The young standout [player_tooltip player_id='985362' first='Aedyn' last='Havili'] had a phenomenal off season, landing offers from Washington, Washington St, and Idaho. He was impressive on the camp circuit and will be a name we hear often while at Eastside Catholic.    [player_tooltip player_id='985358' first='Cale' last='LaFountaine'] is a monster at 6-4 260 heading into his freshman season. Even more impressive is his mobility at such a young age, which is also demonstrated on the basketball court.    Two other D lineman we will talk on often include [player_tooltip player_id='1339354' first='Jonah' last='Kapesi'] and [player_tooltip player_id='984860' first='Colton' last='Terry']. Look for Kapesi to play varsity ball as a freshman and do well. He's as good a run stopper as anyone. As most know Terry comes from a football family with his brother at Boise St. He could very well end up at TE, but he is equally dominant on defense.    In Al Pops opinion [player_tooltip player_id='569908' first='Christopher' last='Ah-Loe'] is the most complete LB in the class as of right now. Right there with him will be Lake Stevens OLB [player_tooltip player_id='990071' first='Lincoln' last='Brien'], who brings legit size and outstanding overall athleticism to the table, being a two-sport star (basketball).    Speaking of familiar names [player_tooltip player_id='1339295' first='Chance' last='Hatchett'] will play RB/LB. Something a little different then his brothers Geirean now at Oklahoma, and Landen at UW who are lineman. The entire family is ridiculously talented.   [player_tooltip player_id='1335521' first='RJ' last='Ward'] might end up being more of RB but can track you down and cause problems all over the place on D. We will hear a lot about him playing for reigning state champ Bellevue.    [player_tooltip player_id='999744' first='Wonderful' last='Glenn'] is another one of Al Pops favorites for the class, along with [player_tooltip player_id='685329' first='Deondriel' last='Paine'] who was a factor as part of FSP. He will hit you in the mouth and deliver blows from his RB position as well.    [player_tooltip player_id='1012408' first='Kaden' last='Johnson'] is your ideal CB. He is long and physical and could make an immediate impact even as a freshman.     Both [player_tooltip player_id='1339204' first='Brayden' last='Seiber'] and [player_tooltip player_id='984781' first='Markel' last='Newell'] will be two of Washington's top safeties. Newell's got a great frame and is another kid who will hit you. Seiber is one of the region's top baseball players but could likely play both sports at the highest level, much like his 2026 teammate [player_tooltip player_id='726151' first='Dante' last='Saladino'].    In closing, another athlete who might blow up early in his career is [player_tooltip player_id='1338121' first='Townsyn' last='Walsh']. As Al Pops said "he was consistently the best player on the field and just bigger, stronger and faster than everyone."